Keep it glowing: My Hyalu-Secret

13. Dezember 2018

With Christmas around the corner, office dinners, family reunions, cocktail parties and so many different things going on, one of the most important things is getting our skin ready for this time of the year. However, what we all really want to manage is to look glowy and fresh for Christmas Eve and New Year’s, I mean… who doesn’t want to look stunning on the yearly family picture, right?

With all these happenings, December can get quite stressful and of course, wrinkles and dark circles don’t know about seasons, so let’s battle them! Vichy is always ready to make sure you are a step ahead. They have launched two little helpers to keep your skin healthy, smooth and glowing throughout the whole year, but especially throughout this festive season.

I tested the LiftactivMicro Hyalu Patches and the Liftactiv Hyalu Mask throughout the past weeks. So, here’s everything about my experience with them as well as some of my exclusive Pro Tips.

The main aim of the patches made of 100% Hyaluronic Acid is to smooth (the unwanted of course) wrinkles and crow’s feet. Apart from this, they also rehydrate your eye contours and offer a more regenerated appearance to your under-eye. So far, so good, but while trying them out for the first time, questions kept coming up … Are patches not supposed to be jelly? Which way does it go? Do they have to stay overnight? So, before you find yourself in this situation, here are some of my insights.

The Liftactiv Micro Hyalu Patches are powered by a special micro-cone technology. Every single patch contains 160 micro-cones that will gently dissolve into your skin surface when applied. The micro-cones will deliver the needed amount of hyaluronic acid on each of your eye contours treating it to an instant rejuvenation effect. I definitely felt my under-eye circles much smaller after using them for the first time.

Now, how to use the Liftactiv Micro Hyalu Patches? No professional skills are needed, the main steps are easy. First and most importantly, make sure your hands and face are clean/make-up free. Once you have removed the patches from the package, peel off the protective film. Don’t expect any type of fluid or liquid. Apply both eye patches gently on your dry skin. The wider part of the patch must be facing down and the thinner part of the patch should face up – They should “be smiling”. The patches are light and see-through, but still visible.

Once on, you will have to tap very lightly and gently along the patches in order to create a bit of pressure allowing the Hyaluronic acid to enhance the micro-cone infusion into your eye-contour. Make sure you leave enough space between your lower lash line and the patch and that they are placed evenly. Removing them and putting them back on can result in them falling down after a while.

When you have them on, what you will feel are some very light little pinches. So, the “second skin” feeling is not exactly what I felt, honestly speaking.

After you applied them, all you have to do is … wait for the magic to happen. A good night sleep and voilà.

You can apply the Liftactiv Micro Hyalu Patches yourself after any festive late-night event. Leave it overnight for a minimum of four hours and wake up like nothing ever happened the night before. No wrinkles or dark circles on sight, most likely you will feel an instant plumping effect. Glowing and feeling young(er) is possible, even at this time of the year.

Pro tip 1: You can apply some self-tanning cream before you apply the patches. The next morning when you remove them from the inner to the outer corner you will look as if you just came back from a never-ending trip to the beach – Relaxed, glowy and tanned!

Pro tip 2: The patches can also be used on your nasolabial folds, a.k.a. laugh lines. In this case, all you have to do is apply the patches the other way around – looking sad.

Pro tip 3: Always have them with you when flying long-distance!

Now let’s move on to the second highlight of Vichy’s newest miracle products: The new Liftactiv Hyalu Mask. This is especially for those of you who are not the patient type of person. The mask will allow you to go through an instant transformation. You can now make your skin look radiant, smoother and fresher in a matter of minutes, literally, five minutes. So, salute an uneven looking skin tone and minimal wrinkles.

After the first use, you will note a much smoother skin and an instant rehydration effect that is well needed to face the cold days of the winter. Of course, a firmer skin will also be visible, otherwise, this wouldn’t be so magical. But how? This Liftactiv Hyalu Mask is made of high-concentrated weight Hyaluronic Acid purely. An agave yeast extract, which is known for protecting the natural Hyaluronic Acid on your skin, supports the hydrating and smoothing. The last ingredient is Vichy’s Mineralizing Water, which reinforces the skin’s natural defences.

Simply apply (on clean make-up free skin!), leave on for five minutes and rinse off with a cotton pad. The mask can be used up to three times a week. The effects will be immediate.

Pro tip 4: The mask can, of course, be combined with the Liftactiv Micro Hyalu Patches. So, when you remove the patches in the morning, you can also apply the mask. The result: Absolutely no traces of last night’s office party – Bye wrinkles, crow’s feet or a tired-looking look. Only a festive look left!